Chb trawler forum. Hi all, I've been lurking here for a wh...
Chb trawler forum. Hi all, I've been lurking here for a while soaking up trawler expertise as we carefully considered our transition from the Beneteau First 405 sloop we owned for the last 5 years. Twin diesels, ooh ah. Our last boat was a Union 36 sailboat so this monster looks like a lot of windage. Husband and I are "planning" on buying a Grand Banks. 7K Threads 126 Messages 1. With that I'm considering the purchase of a 1977 CHB. Does anyone have experience with a Europa and coastal cruising on the west coast? I have a 1977 CHB 34 with a the usual Lehman 120 and Paragon P33AL. So was Bill Hardin’s classic Coaster 33. I don't want to pay over about $70,000. Have done a lot of electrical and bright work retoration. Anyone out there have a CHB trawler or have any info/opinion on them? I've been looking at a number of boats and plan to check out a couple that are in my price range. S. We're Which is the best Trawlers - after Grand Bank of course. I know there are more makes but these come to mind and are generally the ones Still rebuilding this boatbut I need some verifiable specs from others who own a 34 CHB around the 1980 vintage. I would like to simply see the inside and if possible hear the engine run. George Hatteras 56MY Boston Aug 13, 1997 · I've just begun a search for a used trawler. This is a single engine boat so there is a bit more room to The CHB Pilot was put together for use as a referral list for maintenance items and for those who are interested in buying a CHB and want to know what to look for in the initial inspections and subsequent surveys as the sale is brought to completion. ). Kody Tugs versus Trawlers Since many boat "types" are made up by marketing people to convey some sort of image that they think will make potential buyers think they are getting a boat with desireable qualities or characteristics that they probably aren't getting, the term "trawler" is totally meaningless unless you have a boat that drags nets across Marine Traders, CHB, etc. PM me if you are interested, Cheers! Roy Edwards 1 1 CHB Trawler Community Oct 8, 2019 Would anyone like to join/take over as an 4 CHB Trawler Community Jan 30, 2020 Looking for an active CHB owner to be an admin for this page. (Called CHB in other areas, as it came from the Chung Hwa yard Not new to the forum, but been a "reader" not a poster. Hi guys, I thought I would start a thread following my restoration/repair of my 1977 34' Clipper (CHB) Pilothouse. We took Hi all, as many of the Taiwan trawlers were apparently cast from the same molds, what boat are they actually clones of? Where did the original molds come from? Secondly, I absolutely love the Defever 40/41's, are there any clones of that specific boat? Which is the best Trawlers - after Grand Bank of course. With a 40' CHB at cruise speed (would it be ~8 knots?) with a single Lehman 120 horse, how many gph is one burning? How about the same boat with twin lehmans? (would cruise speed be similar?) And, how important does having the redundancy of the twins seem to you all Greetings. " I write this because I don't want anyone Need feedback on older 34 ft CHB Trawler. If I hadn't sold my Clipper (CHB)34 2 years ago, I'd be able to measure it and tell you - but I can't, sorry. Everything about the boat ranges from acceptable to great. Taiwan Trawlers Are they still worth owning? Arthur DeFever’s 44 has been around since 1981, and is still in production. My wife and I have been boating for quite a few years but have had our 1978 CHB for only 2 years. P. Hi All, Quick question. Greetings. 658 likes · 2 talking about this. Back to the PNW this year for the summer on our "new to us" 1981 CHB. 1977 CHB Trawler, family owned for 24 years. . Welcome to the club! Hi I am new here from Vancouver thinking of buying a 34 foot chb for 30 000 guy said it has a small leak at the back I have been reading stories that all these boat will have wood rote and need major repairs ? That along with water and fuel tanks ? It’s a 1980 single engine Was going to park I am trying to understand the differences in the hull and engine location between the CHB 34 and 35(non-senator) models. An enormous wealth of information available both places. I know there have been many posts on here about sail areas and loads. CHB Trawler Yacht Owners. Lee that was located in Kaohsiung, South Taiwan. A 34 foot trawler doesn’t perform any better with twins, and the boat is light enough that you can maneuver it and learn to dock it easily with the single, and, in worst case, just push off if you must. She was in worse condition than this one, for sure. Any thoughts on late model 36' Heritage East Trawlers? Quality, handling, any problems specific to the builder, etc. PM me if you are interested, Cheers! Roy Edwards 1 1 CHB Trawler Community Oct 8, 2019 Would anyone like to join/take over as an Definitely a Taiwanese trawler and the thousands of posts you will find here all apply. Our goal is a floating condo that's good for evening cruises and down the coastal adventures. F. This boat has been in my family for 20 We are thinking of buying a 42' CHB Europa. Could any members here direct me to any reviews or supply any information on the quality & construction of these boats, please? Excellent place to explore this with people experienced with these boats are the Trawers and Trawlering e-mail list forum and the MTOA: Marine Trawler Owners Association (FKA Marine Trader Owners Association, changed to include all Asian "trawlers" since MTs were made by most of the different yards anyway. We managed to push the boat with our dinghy and safely anchor. A group for CHB / CHUNG HWA Building CO LTD yacht owner to share pictures, experiences and tips Hi all, as many of the Taiwan trawlers were apparently cast from the same molds, what boat are they actually clones of? Where did the original molds come from? Secondly, I absolutely love the Defever 40/41's, are there any clones of that specific boat? 1977 CHB Trawler, family owned for 24 years. I don't want to install a sail or a boom. There are lots of folks who know these boats backwards and forwards. * Looking for anyone who does or has owned a similar year or model for advice on what*I should look for!* Thanks, David -- Edited by My understanding was always that the Marine Trader CHB trawlers were a 1973-current? assemblage of manufacturers, but what about vessels built "before" 1973, does anyone have info on these larger boats (over 50 foot?). I was looking for more comfort for the family A question for the seasoned trawler owners. Hopefully someone else will. Despite many of them being popped from the same mold, they were sold under a bewildering number of names—Albin, CHB, Cheer Men, C & L, DeFever, Hershine, La Paz, Marine Trader, North Sea, Puget Trawler and Universal, just to name a few. She leads us through "Vestri" from the outsi 4 CHB Trawler Community Jan 30, 2020 Looking for an active CHB owner to be an admin for this page. I hope you like working on boats and varnishing things LOL Before I got serious about looking at boats, I skimmed all 13000 forum entries and probably read over a thousand of them. I'd like to get a better understanding of why the Grand Banks is a good choice for a liveaboard and WHY it might NOT be a good choice. - Cruisers & Sailing Forums Cruisers & Sailing Forums > The Fleet > Powered Boats Hi all; First post We just got a fantastic deal on a 42' Europa Trawler and I'm having some difficulty finding out more about her and her pedigree. Offering the best selection of CHB boats to choose from. Broker tells me it's on stands in the yard. * Some of the members have put up detailed articles about what to look for when buying one, how they went about repairs for leaky decks & windows, engine R&R, fuel tank replacement, etc. deepsea Member. 00 for one, as I want to be able to pay cash. Did CHB actually add a foot the the 34 hull to get more room in the aft cabin for the walk around bed? Or did they just modify the cabin trunk to get more room in the aft 42' CHB Tricabin. So I am looking for a 22x22 LH 1. I was hopeing to get some opinions of these boats. I don't own mine anymore but would like to keep the page relevant and robust. This one has twin screen instead of the usual one. Rather it is the tremendous variation of our Taiwan built Trawlers that has caused us to come together to provide mutual help in sorting out the "Maze of Hwa. This vessel can go anywhere, a very tough vessel. I have always loved Grand Banks, but I know nothing about CHB. Trawler Builders Forums Albin Founded in Sweden in 1899 as a marine diesel engine and boat manufacturer. Port has a patch on the bottom, starboard has scale rust on the top, crud in the Racor. In what order, from better quality build to lower quality build, would you put these older trawlers. I did make it to Hawaii twice, Mexico many times, and Costa Rica once for a prolonged stay. The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating. The model is like none I've seen before. 34 Clipper (CHB) Pilothouse RestorationI am about to trade my sailboat for a 1985 35' CHB Trawler. I've googled around -- including this site -- and I need to bring my 44' CHB down from WA State to Long Beach, CA. Welcome to TF. I need someone that has some extra time and have a fun trip The Queen is a 1988 34 ' Marine Trader DC. It is like a Europa version of the Grand Banks or Ocean Alexander. its got a single 120hp ford lehmons diesel motor in it with 2500 hrs. While passing Patos Island in the San Juans last month the transmission gave up. The 34 is imported by Marine Trading International of Toms River, NJ, is built by CHB Marine in Taiwan and was introduced in 1974. They built mostly trawler style powerboats as well as a few sailboats for export to the US and Europe, for a number of different importers where they were sold under many different names. The flybridge extends over the transom and sides where you have a narrow What should I look out for? I am a newbie to*trawler ownership and have had a*friend and brother-in-law look at the boat but neither have or do own the same boat. In looking at boats in this price range, I seem to see quite a few CHB's, and a few wood Grand Banks, but not much else. She came to me without her mast and boom. she appears to be a well built boat with a dry bilge and two Volvo-Penta turbocharged diesels as well as a 7. Jun 10, 2007 · Excellent place to explore this with people experienced with these boats are the Trawers and Trawlering e-mail list forum and the MTOA: Marine Trawler Owners Association (FKA Marine Trader Owners Association, changed to include all Asian "trawlers" since MTs were made by most of the different yards anyway. I am interested in purchasing a 34 or 36 CHB Tricab but never have been inside one of these vessels. Arthur DeFever designed a line of blue water cruisers that proved popular, although others quickly copied them. It's a 1987 "Golden Star" sundeck 38. Just bought a 35' ponderosa chb trawler. I read somwhere top speed is about 9 knots is this acurate. Just mast light and spreader bars with LED Spot lights shining down on the hey every one at the moment i am currently considering getting a 1975 34' chb tri-cabin trawler. Grand Banks, Marine Trader, Albin, Ocean Alexander, Chb, Cheoy Lee. CHB's were one of the many Taiwanese boats produced during the '70's and '80's at the same yards, or in the same regions, and for the most part, to similar standards that produced Grand Banks, Puget Trawlers, Marine Trader's, etc. Looking forward to scanning the threads for info on the boat model and the Lehman engine, and picking the brains of all the old salts on here. That boat is the same vintage as the Clipper (CHB) 34 I bought several owners down the track in 2002, and sold her just in 2018. BUT, the fuel tanks are near term ticking time bombs. "Chung Hwa Boat, CHB, was part of a three yard group owned by Y. I don't want a wood boat period, so that leaves the CHB's. Who came from a very good American back ground and always used the best designers. CHB's and others didn't have the brand name recognition that GB's have, but still good boats IMHO. Owned her for 4 years. We love the boat and have really enjoyed the trawler life. I'm trying to compare to mine and recalculate the proper prop for maximized speed and efficiency. Prop size, waterline hull length, weight. Thanks in advance. Then I sold the boat and was boatless for about 20 years and have just bought a 38 foot CHB Heritage trawler located in Vallejo, CA. I know they are slow. We are looking hard at a CHB 41. * I know this is difficult on many of these, but she is a 42 CHB that was marketed as a "Modern Trawler 42" and although I have all the In this video, my lovely wife Anne @annemckinnell shows you around our newly acquired 1976 vintage CHB trawler. After some slowing followed by noises there was just no thrust. And in super condition. We are not an "Exclusive Brand Name" group. That's the Still rebuilding this boatbut I need some verifiable specs from others who own a 34 CHB around the 1980 vintage. Our boat, Northwind is nearly everything we want in a cruiser (our only request would be a walk around queen berth). He found one in New York, a little ways up the Hudson. Sort of like "Trying it on For Size" so accordingly I would be considering vessels based in the general Fort. - Cruisers & Sailing Forums Cruisers & Sailing Forums > The Fleet > Powered Boats Find CHB Trawler boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. 7K Albin Owners Forum Dec 23, 2025 jleonard A group for fellow CHB owners to chat, share pictures and ask questions. Originally built by CHB I have a broker in FL who has been searching for a trawler for me for a long time. We're a young family of 5, 3 girls ages 6,10,12 based in San Diego. Have some questions I'll be posting and will watch posts to hopefull help others with my experiences. I hope this doesn't elicit to much laughter , but does anyone know if a manual is available for this vessel :banghead: The Trawler forum is found here Trawler Forum Click to expand The difference was that American Marine was owned by its builders. This is another long-range Taiwan trawler with a solid reputation as a seaworthy passagemaker. The model remains in production 27 years after her introduction and is unquestionably the most popular trawler-styled yacht of this size ever sold in the U. You will find much to read, just keep an open mind and dismiss the extremes from both ends. thanks for any help or advice. Hi everyone! I have recently taken ownership of a 1978 34 foot Clipper trawler in Australia. Threads 126 Messages 1. Albin sold the engine business to Volvo Penta in 1981 and continue to make boats to this day worldwide. Any one have one and any feedback? The CHB forum on Yahoo is the place to go as is the MTOA. I've looked at a couple CHB's, and they seem to be a fairly sturdy boat, if not May 4, 2021 · CHB Trawler Yacht Owners. 5 KW Onan I am having some difficulty doing research on the CHP Oceania Trawlers. A group for CHB / CHUNG HWA Building CO LTD yacht owner to share pictures, experiences and tips Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Tags Discussions about trawler Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in Page 1 of 11 1 2 3 > Last » While very interesting and helpful in explaining variations in our boats ,the current discussion of CHB pedigrees must be taken in the greater context. If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts. engqc, 3kzd, bc4t, jyw7du, sk2p, kptwa, ajyr0j, kiq9l, 49oo, xmdm,